Crossword Puzzle: Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Lordosis

12345678910111213141516171819
Across
  1. 3. – A shape that is not normal or healthy.
  2. 5. – The backbone that supports your body.
  3. 7. – The lower part of the spine.
  4. 9. – An increased inward curve of the lower back.
  5. 10. – The way the spine bends or curves.
  6. 12. – An increased forward curve of the upper back (“hunchback”).
  7. 13. – Uncomfortable feeling that signals something is wrong.
  8. 15. – How you hold your body when sitting or standing.
  9. 17. – A medical procedure to fix or correct a problem.
  10. 19. – Swelling and irritation inside the body.
Down
  1. 1. – The small bones that stack to form the spine.
  2. 2. – A sideways curve in the spine.
  3. 4. – The middle part of the spine (upper and mid-back).
  4. 6. – Surgery that joins two or more vertebrae together to stabilize the spine.
  5. 8. strength – Strength of the muscles in your belly and lower back.
  6. 11. – How straight and properly positioned your spine is.
  7. 14. – The neck area of the spine.
  8. 15. therapy – Exercises and treatments to help the body move and feel better.
  9. 16. – Wearing a supportive device to keep the spine in the correct position and prevent worsening of a curve.
  10. 18. – How easily your muscles and joints can move.